Call of the Rogue - Josephine County, Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 42° 35.877 W 123° 35.083
10T E 452031 N 4716335
Outdoor history sign at the Rand Visitor Center.
Waymark Code: WM7VV3
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2009
Views: 5
Marker Name: Call of the Rogue
Marker Text: Rogue River boating history - a story that lives on.
The First Boaters
The first to boat the Rogue were the Indians who lived along its banks and paddled their canoes with great skill. During the 1850s, the river transported supplies, including mining equipment and food for those whol flocked to the region in the rush for gold and land.
Work Can Be Fun
After World War I, a new era began on the Rogue as people sought out the excitement of what the waters offered. Larry Lucas, Claude Bardin and Glen Wooldridge were among the first fishing guides on the Rogue who helped anglers and whitewater boaters find enjoyment and fulfillment.
Today
Many still journey down the waters of the Rogue seeking their own adventures and pleaures, very much like those who came before them.
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